REMOTE CONTROLLED DOG TRAINING COLLARS - OWNER'S MANUAL

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REMOTE CONTROLLED
                                                                DOG TRAINING COLLARS
                                                                             OWNER’S MANUAL

                  1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119
                  Carson, CA 90745
                  Tel :(310) 522 -1800
                  Fax :(310) 522 - 1805
                  Toll Free :1-888 - 811-9111

Copyright c 2006 Dogtra Company                     2006-   www.dogtra.com
CONTENTS

MAIN FEATURES                           2

PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH
STATEMENTS                              3

       COLLAR PACKAGE CONTENTS          5

DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS        6

BUTTON FUNCTION                        12

DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR / RECEIVER
PARTS                                  14

BATTERY CHARGER                        19

CHARGING THE BATTERIES                 20

TESTING YOUR
COLLARS                                23

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS                 25

BELT CLIP ACCESSORY                    27

ACCESSORIES                            30

WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION        31

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MAIN FEATURES                                              PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS

    MAIN FEATURES                                      PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS
       Easy-to-use, ergonomic transmitter.             Safety for your dog
                                                           Studies conducted by animal health professionals at
       Rheostat dial that allows for gradual           Dogtra Company’s training facilities showed no
       increases in stimulation intensity with no      adverse effects to the cardiovascular or nervous system
       jumps between levels.                           of dogs from e-collar stimulation. These studies
                                                       involved healthy dogs in a controlled environment.
       The                          has a 1/2-mile
       range.                                              Dogs should be in good health during any e-collar
                                                       training. Dogtra e-collars are not intended for use on
       Two-dog models allow the trainer to control     dogs weighing less than 12 pounds or under 6 months
       two different dogs from one transmitter.        of age.

                                                           Skin irritation can occur from prolonged wearing of
       Waterproof collar/receiver and transmitter.     the stainless steel contact points on the training collar.
                                                       Most dogs will exhibit some type of irritation (pressure
       No external antenna on the collar receiver.     necrosis) from prolonged contact of stainless steel
                                                       contact points. This is why it states in your owner’s
       Rechargeable, user-replaceable Ni-MH            manual:
       batteries.
                                                       Attention:
       One-charger system allows the transmitter
       and receiver(s) to be charged at the same            Avoid having the dog wear the collar with the
       time.                                           contact points in the same place for more than two hours
                                                       at a time. Leaving the contact points on the same spot for
                                                       an extended period of time can cause skin irritation.
       Over 3000 different identity codes to prevent
                                                       If the dog is to wear the e-collar for long periods,
       conflicts with other e-collars.                 occasionally reposition the collar so that the contact
                                                       points are moved to a different spot on the dog’s neck.

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PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS                                                     PACKAGE CONTENTS

    Proper e-collar use                                            COLLAR
               e-collars are intended for the sole           PACKAGE CONTENTS
    purpose of behavior modification of dogs. They are
    not intended for human use or use on other animals.
    Dogtra Company does not assume any liability for           Transmitter
    improper use of the Dogtra e-collar.

    Aggressive dogs                                            Receiver (two collar receivers for
                                                                      two-dog models)
                does not recommend using the e-collar to
    correct dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs
    or people. In many such cases the dog will associate       Battery charger and splitter cable
    the stimulation with the other dog or individual and
    become even more aggressive. Dog aggression is             Test light
    best treated by a dog training specialist.
                                                               Owner’s manual
    Interference with other electronic devices
        Dogtra’s industry-leading technology filtering         Carrying case
    system ensures minimal interference with other
    electronic devices (cellular phones, security systems,
    etc.). Our digital microprocessor offers thousands of
    unique codes to eliminate frequency match-up with
    other Dogtra e-collars.

    Inadvertent activation
       If the constant button is held down for 12
    seconds or more the unit will automatically shut
    down. It will reactivate when the button is released.

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TRANSMITTER                                                                                                TRANSMITTER

    DESCRIPTION OF
    TRANSMITTER PARTS

                       2      transmitter

                                                                                       2 Antenna

          Antenna

                                               Intensity           Transmitter Antenna
                                               Selection Dial

                                               Indicator                A short 2 antenna is supplied with the
      * Selector or                            Light
                                                                                          transmitter.
     Toggle Switch
                                               “Nick” Button
    “Pager” Button                                                       The antenna should be screwed into the top
                                                                     of the transmitter to ensure that the signals are
                                               “Constant” Button     sent properly to the collar receiver and that
                                                                     maximum range is attained.

         indicates optional switch for 2-dog models

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TRANSMITTER                                                                                         TRANSMITTER

             2
                                                                                           Intensity
    TWO-DOG MODELS                                                                         Selection Dial

                                      Selector or
                                      Toggle switch
                                      (2-dog models)

                           ck
                        Bla ange
                         Or

                                                          Intensity Selection Dial
    Selector or Toggle Switch on the              2
    Two-Dog Models                                               The intensity selection dial is located on the
                                                             top of the transmitter: (0) being the lowest level
           The two-dog models have a toggle switch           and (100) being the highest.
       on the face of the transmitter located above the
       “Nick” button. The toggle switch allows for
       selection of either collar.
           Set the toggle switch on the orange position
       to select the orange collar and the black
       position to select the black collar.

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TRANSMITTER                                                                                          TRANSMITTER

                                                                                                  LED

                                          Transmitter
                                          Charging
                                          Receptacle

                                                             Transmitter Indicator Light (LED window)

                                                                    The transmitter indicator light is located near
                                                                the intensity selection dial. When a button on the
     Transmitter Battery Charging Receptacle
                                                                transmitter is pushed, the light comes on to
                                                                indicate that the transmitter is being activated.
            Located on the backside of the transmitter,
                                                                The color of the light indicates the status of
        the receptacle is covered by a rubber plug. Insert
                                                                battery life. The LED glows green when the
        one end of the battery charging cable into the
                                                                battery is fully charged and turns to amber when
        receptacle to charge the battery. (See Battery
                                                                battery life is getting low. When the LED emits a
        Charging Procedure on page 22.)
                                                                blinking red light, the battery needs to be
                                                                recharged.
           After charging is completed, close the
        receptacle with its rubber plug to prevent dirt or
                                                                green = full charge, amber = medium charge
        water from getting inside.
                                                                red = needs charge
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BUTTON FUNCTION                                                                              BUTTON FUNCTION

     BUTTON FUNCTION                                       “Nick” Button

                                                                 When the “Nick” button is pushed the
                                                             receiver emits a single, rapid pulse of electrical
                                                             stimulation.

                                                           “Constant” Button
                                            Nick
                                                                 Pressing the “Constant” button gives
                                                             continuous stimulation as long as the button is
                                                             pushed, for up to twelve seconds. If the button is
       Pager
                                           Constant          not released after twelve seconds, the stimulation
                                                             will automatically turn off as a safety feature.
                                                             The collar will be ready to be reactivated once
                                                             the button has been released.
          The transmitter for                  has three
      buttons (two on the face of the transmitter and
      one on the side).                                    “Pager” Button

                                                                 Pressing the “Pager” button on the side of the
                                                             transmitter causes the collar to vibrate. This is a
                                                             great way of communicating with your dog using
                                                             non-electrical stimulation.

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COLLAR / RECEIVER                                                                                  COLLAR / RECEIVER

     DESCRIPTION OF
                                                                                              ON/OFF Button
     COLLAR / RECEIVER PARTS
                                            collar

                             Collar strap

                                                                  Turning on the Collar Receiver

                                 Contact Points                          The ON/OFF button is on the bottom of the
         Battery
       Charging                                                      receivers. Push and hold the button for two
     Receptacle                                                      seconds until the LED light, located on the front
      and Cover
                                                                     of the collar, starts blinking. The indicator light
                                                                     will blink once every 2 seconds after the color is
                                                                     turned on. The color of the light indicates the
                                                                     status of battery life. The LED glows green when
                                                                     the battery is fully charged and turns to amber
                                                                     when battery life is getting low. When the LED
           Indicator Light                                           emits a blinking red light, the battery needs to be
                                            Power On/Off Switch
                                                                     recharged.

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COLLAR / RECEIVER                                                                         COLLAR / RECEIVER

     green = full charge, amber = medium charge
     red = needs charge

         When the “Constant” button on the
     transmitter is pushed, the collar indicator light
     will glow steadily as long as you hold the button
     down, for up to twelve seconds. When the
     “Nick” button is pushed, the light comes on for a
     fraction of a second.

                                                         Fitting the Collar on the Dog

                                                               The collar should be fitted so that the
                                                           stainless steel contact points press firmly against
                                                           the dog’s skin.

                                                                A loose fit can allow the collar to move
                                                           around on the dog’s neck. When this happens the
                                                           contact points may rub the skin and cause
                                                           irritation. If the collar is too loose, electrical
                                                           contact will be inconsistent and your corrections
                                                           will be inconsistent also.

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COLLAR / RECEIVER                                                                             BATTERY CHARGER

               Receiver                                       BATTERY CHARGER
               Charging
               Receptacle
                                                                          Charging Cable

                                                                                                120 volt
                                                                                                Charger

                                                                    Two-dog unit only            Wall Outlet

     Receiver Battery Charging Receptacle

            On the inside of the collar, next to the collar        The battery charger and charging cables
                                                               allow you to charge both the transmitter and
        strap, is a battery charging receptacle with a
                                                               receiver at the same time. The battery charger is
        rubber cover plug.
                                                               designed for a 120 volt wall outlet. (European
                                                               230 volt AC chargers and 12-volt field charger
                                                               for your automobile are also available.)
     Internal Antenna
                                                                   To use the battery charger for the two-dog
           The                           has a non-exposed     unit, combine both sets of battery charging
        antenna that is located inside the collar receiver.    (splitter) cables as shown. This enables you to
                                                               charge the transmitter and both receivers at the
                                                               same time.

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES                                                       CHARGING THE BATTERIES

     CHARGING THE BATTERIES                               2. Do not charge the batteries near any
                                                             flammable substances.

                                                          3. Fully charge the batteries for 14 hours if
                                                             the collar is to be stored without use for a
                                                             period of a month or more.

                                                          4. Recharge the battery if :
                                                            - the indicator light on the collar is emitting
                                                              a red color
                                                            - the indicator light on the transmitter or
                                                              receiver will not come on
                                                            - the indicator light on the transmitter or
                                                              receiver comes on momentarily but will
                  uses Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride)           not stay on when the “Constant” button is
      batteries that do not set a memory and can be           pushed.
      charged on a regular basis without harm to the
      battery. There is no need to completely drain the
      batteries between charges. However, doing so
      will help to extend the overall lifetime of the
      batteries.

         1. Charge the batteries for 14 hours before
            using the collar for the first time.

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES                                                                                   TESTING

     Battery Charging Procedure                              TESTING YOUR
           1. Attach the charging cables to both the
              transmitter and receiver(s), as shown on       COLLARS
              page 20.

           2. Plug the charger into a 120-volt wall outlet
              or, if using the accessory field charger,
              plug into a cigarette lighter. (Use a 230-
              volt European charger for Europe.) When
              properly plugged in, all indicator lights
              should glow red.

             The receiver automatically turns off when
             you insert the charging cable into the
             battery-charging receptacle on the receiver.

           3. After charging, cover the battery charging        1. Turn the collar on by pressing the button
              receptacles with the rubber plugs on the             on the back side of the collar receiver. The
              transmitter and receiver.                            indicator light will come on for a moment
                                                                   then blink once every two seconds,
           4. The battery is fully charged with a 14-hour
                                                                   showing that the collar is ready to use. (If
              charge. The lights will stay red during the
              charging process. They DO NOT turn                   the indicator light is red, the batteries need
              green when fully charged. Charging the               to be charged.) Place the test light on the
              batteries for more than 14 hours at one time         contact points of the receiver and hold it
              will not extend battery life.                        there.

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TESTING                                                                                              OPERATING

     2. Watch the test light as you push the “Nick”      OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
        button on the transmitter. It should light for
        just a moment.
                                                         Fitting the Collar
     3. Watch the test light as you push the
        “Constant” button on the transmitter. It                 The collar strap should be adjusted so that
        should glow brightly. As a safety feature,          the contact points are held firmly against the
                                                            dog’s skin. If the collar is too loose, it can cause
        the collar receiver will automatically shut
                                                            irritation from the contacts rubbing against the
        off stimulation if the constant button is
                                                            skin.
        depressed for twelve seconds or longer.
                                                               If the dog has a heavy coat, move the
     4. Change the intensity dial on the transmitter        receiver up and down to work the contact points
        clockwise and then counterclockwise. The            down into the coat.
        test light should glow brighter with higher
        levels of stimulation and dimmer with
        lower levels.                                    ATTENTION!

     NOTE : It is normal for the test light not to             Avoid having the dog wear the collar with
      come on if the intensity level is set below           the contact points in the same place for more
      level ten.                                            than two hours at a time. Leaving the points
                                                            on the same spot for extended periods of time
     5. Pressing the “Pager” button on the side of          can cause skin irritation. If the dog is to wear
                                                            the e-collar for long periods, occasionally
        the transmitter causes the collar to vibrate
                                                            reposition the collar so that the contact points
        for up to twelve seconds. The collar will
                                                            are moved to a different spot on the dog’s
        reactivate when you push the button again.          neck.

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OPERATING                                                                      BELT CLIP ACCESSORY

     Intensity Selection                                      BELT CLIP ACCESSORY
            To select the intensity level, start on zero.
        Gradually increase the level until you get a            Fig. 1.
        response from the dog that would be equivalent
        to a quick pull or “jerk” with a leash.
                                                                                   Rear case
             Remember that you will need to adjust the
        setting (upward or downward) as the dog’s                                       Clip bracket

        attitude changes, especially during times of                                           Bolt
        increased excitement or distraction.

           Prolonged use of the Pager (12 seconds or
                                                                                        Belt clip post
        longer) will drain the batteries quickly.

                                                                          Locker
     Maintenance
                                                                Fig. 2.
            The receiver and collar strap should be
        cleaned periodically with detergent and water to
        prevent malfunction.

            Always clean and rinse the collar thoroughly
        with tap water after use in salt water. Be sure the
        charging receptacle is completely dry before                                  Belt clip
        inserting the battery charger into the transmitter
        or receiver.

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BELT CLIP ACCESSORY                                                                                      RECEPTION

     BELT CLIP ACCESSORY                                     Reception

                                                                  The                          collar has half-
        1) Remove the clip bracket from the rear case.         mile range. Depending on the way you use
           Fig.1.                                              your transmitter, the transmitting range may
                                                               vary. Hold the transmitter away from your
        2) Insert the belt clip post into the clip bracket     body and avoid touching the antenna to get the
           (upward as shown) and then re-tighten the           greatest range.
           bolts. Fig.1.

        3) Attach the belt clip onto the belt clip post.
           Fig.2                                                          Maximum Range

        4) When you separate the transmitter from the
           belt clip, pull upward on the transmitter                      Typical Range
           while pushing downward on the locker.
           Fig.2
                                                                          Minimum Range

                                                                 If your finger touches the antenna near the
                                                                 dial on the top of the transmitter, the actual
                                                                 range may be reduced. Additional
                                                                 environmental factors may also affect the
                                                                 range of your unit.

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ACCESSORIES                                                                                        WARRANTY

     ACCESSORIES                                           WARRANTY AND
                                                           REPAIR INFORMATION
            The following items may be purchased
         separately :
                                                                                       provides the original
                                                              purchaser a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
      European Charger                                        for the 1600NCP SERIES on parts (excluding
            Designed for use with 230V AC electrical          batteries) from the date of the original purchase.
        outlets in Europe.                                    Labor is covered for two years after purchase.
                                                              Once the labor warranty has expired, all repairs
                                                              will incur a variable labor charge depending on
      Field Auto Charger                                      the extent of work required.
             Designed for use with the 12-volt cigarette
         lighter in your car.                                 To Qualify for the Limited Lifetime Warranty:

                                                                 The limited lifetime warranty applies to units
                                                              purchased after Dec. 31, 2005. Fill out the
                                                              warranty registration card that came with your
                                                              Dogtra unit and mail it in along with a copy of
                                                              your receipt within 30 days of purchase. Or, you
                                                              can register your product online at
                                                              www.dogtra.com.

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WARRANTY                                                                                          WARRANTY

     Not Covered Under Warranty:                                The warranty is void if the unit has been
                                                            altered or an unauthorized person has attempted
         If product registration is not completed within    repair work.
     30 days of purchase and/or the product is resold,
     the warranty will become void and all repairs will     Procedure for Repair Work:
     be subject to applicable labor fees.
                                                                Return shipping for warranty work is the
        Dogtra DOES NOT replace defective units or          owner’s responsibility. The cost for shipping
     provide refunds after 30 days from date of purchase.   (via regular ground service) back to the customer
                                                            is covered by Dogtra Co. within the continental
         Dogtra’s warranty DOES NOT cover repairs           United States. Any expedited shipping service
     or replacement due to misuse, improper                 will be at the owner’s expense. Dogtra is not
     maintenance or lost units. Any water damage on         responsible for loss of training time or
     models that are not waterproof will not be covered.    inconvenience while the unit is in our warehouse
     All replacement costs for either the transmitter or    for repair work. Dogtra does not provide loaner
     receiver is the owner’s responsibility.                units or any form of compensation during the
                                                            repair period.
         The Limited Lifetime Warranty will expire
     (5) years from the date a unit is discontinued in         A copy of the sales receipt showing purchase
     production by Dogtra Company.                          date is required before warranty work is begun.

       * Batteries, or the labor to replace them, are          Write a note briefly explaining the problem
     NOT covered under the warranty after the first year.   and include your name, address, city/state/zip
                                                            code, daytime phone number and evening phone

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WARRANTY

     number. Or, you can visit our web site at
     www.dogtra.com to fill out a Service Request
     Form. If repair costs are not covered under
     warranty, we will call you for credit card
     information once the work has been completed.
     For any questions concerning your Dogtra
     products call us Toll Free at 1-888-811-9111,
     Pacific Time.

        Send repair units to:

        1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119
        Carson, CA 90745

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